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2013 INTERNATIONAL

BUS ROADEO HANDBOOK

Published by the

International Bus Roadeo Committee

American Public Transportation Association

1666 K Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20006-1215

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Fax: (202) 496-4324

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FOREWORD

The American Public Transportation Association is proud to present the APTA International Bus Roadeo

Handbook. The International Bus Roadeo includes competition events for both bus operators and bus mechanics.

Awards are given in each practice area and there is an overall grand prize for the transit system with the highest

combined score for the bus operator and bus maintenance team.

The International Bus Roadeo Competition takes place the Sunday prior to APTA’s Bus and Paratransit

Conference. Roadeo activities begin on the Friday before the conference with an orientation and culminate on

Tuesday night at the Roadeo Banquet.

The International Bus Roadeo Committee’s goals are to provide the most equitable competition possible,

encourage the highest degree of professionalism in bus operators and mechanics, and build camaraderie among all

those who compete. Through sportsmanship and pride of work, the APTA International Bus Roadeo stands as a

symbol of the important role bus operators and mechanics play in providing transit’s customers with safe, reliable

service. We look forward to your support and participation in this year’s International Bus Roadeo competition.

This handbook contains rules and guidance for Roadeo participants.

PLEASE NOTE: Roadeo courses, problems, and distances are depicted here as guidelines, with distances

and measurements of approximate value. They should be used as a general resource in helping the

participant prepare for the competition, but may not reflect the specific measurements on the day of the

Roadeo.

Thank you for your interest and participation. Good luck!

Schedule for the 2013 International Bus Roadeo

Thursday, May 2 Roadeo Committee: Course Setup

Maintenance teams and operators register

Friday, May 3 Maintenance teams and operators orientation

Saturday, May 4

Maintenance teams written test Maintenance teams training sessions

Operators driving course practice, Pre-Trip Competition and Customer Service Challenge Interview

Sunday, May 5

International Bus Roadeo Competition Swap Meet

Monday, May 6 Operator Workshops:

Pedestrian Awareness Workshop Operators Fatigue Awareness Workshop

Maintenance Workshops: Vapor Bus Door Systems Workshop

MCI Bus Workshop

Bus Display & Lunch

Tuesday, May 7

Operator Workshop: Operator Assault Prevention Workshop

Maintenance Workshops: Thermo King HVAC Workshop

Product Showcase & Lunch

International Bus Roadeo Awards Banquet

Wednesday, May 8 Roadeo Committee: Debrief meeting

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Michael E. Hennessy, Chair

Regional Sales Director Proterra Inc.

Mark Catenacci, Vice Chair-Mechanics

Senior Project Designer Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)

Daley, Richard J., Vice Chair-Operators

General Manager Paul Revere Buses

Joyce Watson, Secretary

Financial Operations Administrator Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)

Joe Saldana, Immediate Past Chair

Regional Sales Manager GILLIG LLC

Saahir Brewington, Staff Advisor

Program Manager - Standards American Public Transportation Association

Jeff Hiott, Staff Advisor

Senior Program Manager-Bus & Standards Programs American Public Transportation Association

DeeNaye Williams, Staff Advisor Assistant

Administrative Assistant American Public Transportation Association

Albritton, Lawson

Transportation Director Memphis Area Transit Authority

Amaducci, Anthony

Senior Technical Solutions Manager Motor Coach Industries, Inc.

Amparan, Frank

Section Supervisor III Orange County Transportation Authority

Anderson, Christine

Interim Deputy General Manager King County Metro Transit Division/Department of Transportation

Anderson, Mark

President Vigil Solutions

Apperson, Lance W.

Assistant Manager of Operations Utah Transit Authority

Arrington, Reginald Edward

Director of Maintenance Charlotte Area Transit System Bus Operations Division

Bair, Mark

Senior Warranty Administrator and Lubrication Specialist Voith Turbo Inc.

Battle, Juan D.

Operations Director Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo)

Baulsir, Robert

Chief Operating Officer Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority

Benes, Norm

Application Specialist Parker Hannifin Corporation Electronic Controls Div.

Besserer, Dan

Executive Director, Customer Solutions Motor Coach Industries, Inc.

Bielsker, Dave

Monterey Salinas Transit

Blackshire, Samantha M.

Transit Operations Manager Culver CityBus

Burrell, James

Safety Coordinator, Safety & Security Division Charlotte Area Transit System Bus Operations Division

Cecere, Frank

Operations Assistant Instruction Manager Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Chan, David K.

Superintendent, Maintenance Training San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Chapman, Ricky

Service Quality Manager Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

Cherry, Aaron

Maintenance Supervisor Kansas City Area Transportation Authority

Chesney, Victoria P.

Maintenance Supervisor OMNITRANS

Cook, Braden

Product Instructor Allison Transmission, Inc.

Cressman, Jamie

General Sales Manager Doosan Infracore America

Cross, Daniel

Technical Support Manager – National Accounts Cummins Inc.

Cross, Samantha

Vice President, Business Development Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation

Cruz, Rolando

Executive Director & Vice President, Maintenance and Facilities Long Beach Transit

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Curley, Louis

Chief Officer Vehicle Engineering and Maintenance Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)

Darnall, Lisa C.

Chief Operating Officer LYNX - Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority

Davis, Alphonso

Safety & Security Officer Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus

Dawkins, Timothy

Apprenticeship Coordinator AC Transit (Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District)

Doskocil, Eric

Maintenance Engineering Specialist Dallas Area Rapid Transit

Dupree, Kory

Regional Transit Authority

Durant, Christopher

Materials & Fleet Manager San Joaquin Regional Transit District

Farrar, Steve

Account Executive Bendix

Fordyce, Terry

Director, Customer Solutions MCI Customer Solutions

Gall, William J.

Vice President, Global Bus & Rail HVAC Thermo King Corporation

Garcia, B.J.

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority

Glover, Charles

Assistant Director for Community Transportation North Carolina Department of Transportation

Glover, Clarence E.

Training Instructor Regional Transit Authority

Hall, Chester

Assistant Manager Transit Operation Training Dallas Area Rapid Transit

Harney, Thomas

Director, Bus Maintenance Training New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT)

Haynes, Ian

CEO Vigil Solutions

Hendrickson, John L.

General Manager Waco Transit System (WTS)

Herrington, Stephanie

Administrative Assistant Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Herron, Roberta

Business Development Manager Parker Hannifin Corporation

Hieber, Mark

Technical Solutions Manager Motor Coach Industries, Inc.

Hinton, Cheryl Ann

Retired Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Jackson, Tony

Central Sales Manager Transit Marketing Group

Johnson, John A.

Rail Division Transportation Assistant Manager Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Johnson, Mark T.

Director, Transit Operations Lane Transit District

Johnson, Rodney

Operations Coordinator Fairfax County Department of Transportation

Jones, Napoleon

Retired

Joson, Robert

OEM Account Manager Cummings, Inc.

Kernaghan, Brynn

Executive Director/Vice President, Planning and Service Development Long Beach Transit

Kohl, Andre S.

OEM Account Manager Allison Transmission, Inc.

Lake, Christopher R.

Assistant Chief Transportation Officer, Customer Relations MTA New York City Transit

Lawrence, David

Managing Director Fraser Gauge

Lawrence, Geoff

VP Sales Fraser Fraser Gauge

Learn, Victoria

Director of Maintenance Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation

Liberi, Michael R.

Chief Surface Transportation Officer Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)

Longa, David

Retired San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

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Loza, Gil

Operations Supervisor Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T)

Manalac, MaryAnn

Parker Hannifin Corporation

McCartney, Doug

Maintenance Instructor Snohomish County Public Transportation Benefit Area Corporation (dba Community Transit)

McLaird, Steve

Assistant Director - Garage Operations Metro Transit

Medrano, Jose

Transit Operations Manager Montebello Bus Lines

Menendez, Alphonso E.

Superintendent, Transit Operations StarMetro - City of Tallahassee

Meyer, Randal B.

Manager II Chicago Transit Authority

Moody, Stephen W.

Superintendent Bus Maintenance Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority

Morris, Steve

Bus HVAC Product Service Manager Thermo King Corporation

Mullaly, Steven J.

Equipment Maintenance Instructor Manager Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Nelson, Chris

Technical Support Manager – National Accounts Cummins, Inc.

Ocock, Trevor

Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo)

Osorio, Santiago

Manager, Transportation Training Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County

Oviatt, Jack Alan

Superintendent of Support Vehicles Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County

Parsons, Todd R.

Learning & Development Facilitator Center for Urban Transportation Research/College of Engineering

Patterson, Chato

Supervisor, NA Product Marketing Allison Transmission

Peoples, Talkoy E.

Senior Technical Instructor Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority

Peters, James C.

Superintendent Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County

Peterson, Robyn Gordon

Chief Operating Officer & Sr. Vice President Long Beach Transit

Ponce, Carlos

Technical Solutions Manager Motor Coach Industries, Inc.

Ray, Ralph L.

Assistant Director of Maintenance Memphis Area Transit Authority

Ridgeway, Ronnie

Maintenance Trainer/Supervisor (Bus) Sacramento Regional Transit District

Rodman, Charles R.

Midwest Regional Sales Manager Thermo King Corporation

Rodriguez, Sergio

Maintenance Trainer Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T)

Ruiz, Robert

Sacramento Regional Transit District

Salisbury, Gaylord

Superintendent of Transportation Kansas City Area Transportation Authority

Sarro, Michael A.

General Foreman/Manager VIA Metropolitan Transit

Scherer, Merrill

General Manager, GRTC Terminal Keolis Transit America

Scholl, Frank

Senior Maintenance Instructor Orange County Transportation Authority

Seccia, John E.

Superintendent MTA New York City Transit

Sickmeier, Greg L.

Senior Technical Training Manager Allison Transmission

Snell, William E.

Assistant Manager Transit Operations Training San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans)

Spartano, Paige

Contract Manager I/O Controls Corporation

Stark, Jim

Regional Service Manager EMP Advanced Development LLC

Strangways, Bob

Senior Technical Solutions Manager Motor Coach Industries, Inc.

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Straford, John

Retired

Surret, Cordell

Retired Board Member Tamppari, Neil

Manager of Technical and Customer Solutions Thermo King Corporation

Tating, Joseph

Training & Education Assistant Manager AC Transit (Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District)

Thomas, Mark

Technical Training Supervisor Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority

Thomas-Miller, Patricia

General Manager, Bus Operations Chicago Transit Authority

Thompson, Dodd

Training Supervisor Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Tovar, Jose A.

Director of Maintenance Corpus Christi Regional Transportation

Urian, William

Manager, Marketing Communications Vapor Bus International and Ricon Corporation

Valentin, Maritza

Sales & Services Southeast Ricon Corporation

Vargas, Vicky

Operations Manager Foothill Transit

Varner, David

Director, Bus Maintenance Maryland Transit Administration

Vasquez, Pauline SIlva

Bus Operation Dispatcher Via Metropolitan Transit

Vaughn, Ryan

Cummins, Inc.

Victoria, Melissa

Lead Manpower Specialist Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Villarreal, Rosa Ena

Director of Operations Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority

Warner, Todd

Regional Sales Manager Voith Turbo Inc.

Watson, Ross

Regional Sales Manager New Flyer

Watts, Frazier

Training & Safety Instructor Culver CityBus

Weins, John

Executive Vice President Axle Tech International (ATI)

Welch, William

Transportation Superintendent (Bus) Sacramento Regional Transit District

Wiley, Inmon M.

Director of Risk Management Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T)

Williams, Richard K.

Operation Training Instructor Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Wyche, Clarenetta Monique

Supervisor Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission

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APTA’s Vision Statement

Be the leading force in advancing public transportation.

APTA’s Mission Statement

To strengthen and improve public transportation, APTA serves and leads its diverse membership through

advocacy, innovation, and information sharing. APTA and its members and staff work to ensure that public

transportation is available and accessible for all Americans in communities across the country.

APTA’s Core Values Statement

Leadership, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity, Inclusiveness, Fairness and Equity, Teamwork, Professionalism, and

Accountability

APTA’s Policy on Diversity

APTA recognizes the importance of diversity for conference topics and speakers and is committed to increasing

the awareness of its membership on diversity issues. APTA welcomes ideas and suggestions on how to strengthen

its efforts to meet these important diversity objectives.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 2

1. Contestant qualifications ................................................................................................................................. 2 2. Ineligibility ...................................................................................................................................................... 2 3. Team registration ............................................................................................................................................ 2 4. Schedule .......................................................................................................................................................... 2 5. Spectators ........................................................................................................................................................ 2

AWARDS/SCORING ............................................................................................................ 3

1. General ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 2. Grand champion and combined competition awards ...................................................................................... 3 3. Operator/maintenance awards ......................................................................................................................... 3 4. Customer service challenge award .................................................................................................................. 4

OPERATORS’ ROADEO ..................................................................................................... 4

1. Scheduled activities ......................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Equipment ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 3. Vigil ................................................................................................................................................................ 5 4. Competition events.......................................................................................................................................... 5 5. Operator scoring .............................................................................................................................................. 9

MECHANICS’ ROADEO .................................................................................................... 10

1. General information ...................................................................................................................................... 10 2. Competition events........................................................................................................................................ 10 3. Maintenance scoring ..................................................................................................................................... 22

CUSTOMER SERVICE CHALLENGE ............................................................................... 23

1. Qualifications ................................................................................................................................................ 23 2. General information ...................................................................................................................................... 23 3. Competition event ......................................................................................................................................... 23 4. Time .............................................................................................................................................................. 23 5. Scoring .......................................................................................................................................................... 24

QUESTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 24

HOST INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 27

ROADEO SITE LAYOUT ................................................................................................... 29

APPENDIXES .................................................................................................................... 30

Appendix 1: Swap meet ..................................................................................................................................... 31 Appendix 2: Frequently asked questions and answers ...................................................................................... 32 Appendix 3: Operators’ course descriptions ..................................................................................................... 38 Appendix 4: Operator’s obstical descriptions ................................................................................................... 40 Appendix 5: Operators’ score sheets ................................................................................................................. 49 Appendix 6: Mechanics’ score sheets ............................................................................................................... 66 Appendix 7: Customer service score sheet ........................................................................................................ 74 Appendix 8: APTA International Bus Roadeo schedule ................................................................................... 75

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GENERAL INFORMATION

NOTE: Each APTA member transit system is entitled to send one (1) operator in either the 40+ foot or 35-

foot category and/or one (1) maintenance team (maximum of 3 contestants) to the International Bus Roadeo

Competition. APTA reserves the right to interpret this rule according to the transit system’s membership

status.

1. Contestant qualifications

In order to compete in the APTA International Bus Roadeo, contestants are required to meet certain

qualifications. Local transit systems are expected to enforce the following eligibility requirements. Contestants

must:

1. Be employees of an APTA member transit system or represent a Community Transportation Association

of America (CTAA) member organization

2. Have worked, full-time or part-time, in the field in which they are competing (operator or mechanic) for

not less than one year prior to the date of the Roadeo and must have a job description that matches that

position

3. Meet their local transit system's guidelines on sickness and absenteeism

4. Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

2. Ineligibility

Any of the following conditions during the span of (one) 1 year prior to the Roadeo competition date make an

employee ineligible to compete:

1. A preventable or chargeable accident

2. A suspension as a result of punitive action

3. Compensation for and/or functioning as an instructor/trainer for 60 days or more in the previous year

NOTE: Contestants are not permitted to receive compensation for practice time during the time between

their local Roadeo and the APTA International competition. For purposes of the Roadeo, compensation is

considered to be paid time.

3. Team registration

International Bus Roadeo badges, program, and banquet tickets will be available at the APTA Roadeo team

registration area.

4. Schedule

The general Roadeo schedule is listed below. A more detailed schedule with times and locations is located in

Appendix 8 and at registration.

Friday: Orientation

Saturday: Operator Practice, Operator Pre-Trip Inspection Competition, Customer Service Challenge

preliminary interview and maintenance training sessions

Sunday: Competition, Swap Meet

Monday: Training Workshops

Tuesday: Training Worshops, International Bus Roadeo Grand Awards Banquet

5. Spectators

Spectators are welcome in the spectator areas but are not allowed on the operator obstacle course. The availability

of spectator area for the maintenance events varies from year to year based on space. Due to the nature of the

maintenance events, a common spectator area is not available. However, family and property members may

observe their team compete in each of the events. Still photos are allowed during the competition. Absolutely no

video cameras or videotaping are allowed in the maintenance competition area.

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AWARDS/SCORING

1. General

Each International Bus Roadeo contestant will receive a Participant's Award.

Award winners will be announced at the International Bus Roadeo Grand Awards Banquet on Tuesday evening.

Final scores and order of finish for all contestants will be available immediately following the banquet from the

Roadeo Committee members.

Other prizes will be mailed to the winners following the Roadeo.

2. Grand champion and combined competition awards

1. Only those transit agencies with participants in both the Operators’ and Mechanics’ events are eligible to

compete for the Grand Champion Award.

2. The Grand Champion will be determined by the averaged percentage of scored points for both events.

The percentage is determined by dividing the points scored by the points possible. For example:

Total possible points: Operator: 700 Maintenance: 2,225

Team A Operator: 675 Maintenance: 1,875

Team B Operator: 625 Maintenance: 2,025

Team A’s score would be calculated as follows:

Operator Score: 96.43 % (675/700)

Maintenance Score: 84.27 % (1875/2225)

Add the percentages together: 96.43 % + 84.27 % = 180.70 %

Divide by 2: 180.70 ÷ 2 = 90.35

Team B’s score would be calculated as follows:

Operator Score: 89.29 % (625/700)

Maintenance Score: 91.01 % (2025/2225)

Add the percentages together: 89.29 % + 91.01 % = 180.30 %

Divide by 2: 180.30 % ÷ 2 = 90.15

Team A would win the Grand Champion Award.

1. The Grand Champion team members will each receive $1,500 in U.S. currency and award. The transit

systems of the Grand Champion winners will also receive a plaque/trophy.

2. Ties for the Grand Champion will have the following tiebreaker formula: the lowest total combination of

the elapsed time for the designated bus operator plus the total elapsed times for the Allison Power Train,

Cummins/Voith Power Train, and AxleTech/Bendix Air Brake System events.

3. Teams placing second and third in the combined competition will receive plaques/trophies.

3. Operator/maintenance awards

1. The first place winners in each of the competitions, 35'-/40'+ Operator and Maintenance, will each receive

$1,000 in U.S. currency, a plaque/trophy and a Champion's ring. The transit systems of the first place

winners will also receive a plaque/trophy.

2. The second place winners in each of the competitions, 35'-/40'+ Operator and Maintenance, will each

receive $500 in U.S. currency and a plaque/trophy. The transit systems of the second place winners will

also receive a plaque/trophy.

3. The third place winners in each of the competitions, 35'-/40'+ Operator and Maintenance, will each

receive $250 in U.S. currency and a plaque/trophy. The transit systems of the third place winners will also

receive a plaque/trophy.

4. The highest scores for the 35'- and 40'+ Operators will be recognized by a separate award.

5. The highest scores in each of the maintenance events will be recognized by a separate award.

6. Sponsors of the Maintenance events also provide prizes.

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4. Customer service challenge award

1. The first place winner in the Customer Service Challenge will receive a plaque/trophy. The winner’s

transit system will also receive a plaque/trophy.

2. The Customer Service Challenge is not included in the scoring for the Grand Championship.

OPERATORS’ ROADEO

1. Scheduled activities

Please refer to Appendix 8 for a more detailed schedule of events, times and places.

1.1 Friday

Orientation

1. The final course layout will be distributed.

2. Official starting time schedules and course diagrams will be distributed.

3. On Field Roadeo Officials will be identified.

4. Customer Service interview times will be confirmed.

5. Question and Answer Session regarding the published rules

1.2 Saturday

Driving practice

1. Visual inspection of the roadeo obstacles is only allowed while outside of the designated course perimeter

on practice day and competition day.

2. Contestants will be allowed to inspect the course visually (from the course periphery only) on practice

day only.

3. On practice day, contestants are required to check in at the on-site registration area at least 60 minutes

prior to their scheduled start time. Contestants who report late on practice day will not be allowed to make

the practice run.

4. Each contestant will be allowed one practice run.

5. While the practice run is not mandatory, contestants are strongly encouraged to participate.

6. Uniforms are optional for practice, but proper footwear must be worn.

Pre-trip inspection

1. Operators will perform a Pre-Trip Inspection that will be scored.

2. There is no practice for this event. Operators will be assigned a time following their practice run to report

for the Pre-Trip Inspection Competition.

3. Operators should report 15 minutes prior to their assigned time to the Pre-Trip Inspection report area.

4. The Pre-Trip Inspection Competition is mandatory for all competing operators and is included in the final

scoring.

Customer service preliminary round (to qualify for customer service challenge on Monday)

1. This is an optional event. It is scored separately from the Roadeo. It is not part of the Roadeo and the

results will not be included in the Roadeo competition score.

2. Operators interested in competing in the Customer Service Challenge must participate in a face-to-face

interview with the judging panel on Saturday.

3. The Customer Service Challenge judges will be located at the Roadeo site and will interview interested

contestants starting at 9 a.m.

4. Operators will receive their start times on Friday at Orientation.

5. Interviews will take no more than 10 minutes.

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1.3 Sunday

Competition

1. Operators are required to report to the Registration area at the Roadeo site at least 60 minutes prior to

their scheduled competition start time. Operators who report late on competition day may be disqualified

from competition.

2. On competition day, operators will be judged on appearance and driving skills only.

3. On competition day, operators will not be tested with a safety quiz or defective bus test.

4. Operators must be in the full regulation uniform of their transit system for competition inspection. Upon

completion of the inspection, operators will be allowed to remove coats and ties, if desired.

5. Each course is uniquely engineered for every Roadeo. Therefore, the order of events (obstacles) may be

laid out differently than shown in this handbook. However, the construction of each obstacle will be in

accordance with the provisions stated in this handbook.

6. Roadeo Officials will attempt to utilize the measurements set forth in this handbook; however, Roadeo

Officials reserve the right to make changes based on the space available at the Roadeo site and equipment

variations. The course will be verified by the On-field Officials to ensure that all obstacles are negotiable

with the equipment provided.

2. Equipment

1. Operators will compete using either a 40+ or 35- foot bus.

2. The buses will be equipped with bike racks if used by the host property.

3. Operators must drive the vehicle size selected when initially registered.

4. Competition vehicle specification sheets can be found in the Host Information section of this handbook.

3. Vigil

This palm-sized device will objectively measure braking and cornering forces and produce an automatic

‘smoothness of operation score’, to determine the driver’s ability to smoothly navigate the obstacles. Vigil

Passenger will also be used for automatic timekeeping and data collection to assist on-board judges in scoring the

event.

4. Competition events

4.1 Pre-trip inspection

4.1.1 Defects

1. Eight (8) equipment-related defects and one (1) security hazard are planted on or in a bus. These defects

would make a bus operationally unready or unsafe.

2. Defects are of a type that an operator would find when performing a pre-trip inspection.

3. Identification of defects does not require starting the bus or crawling under the bus.

4. Operators will not be allowed to have a checklist of defects to refer to during the competition.

5. Eligible defects might include broken, loose, bad, missing, or incorrect:

• seats

• any type of lights

• windows

• stanchions

• flooring

• fire extinguisher

• windshield

• wipers

• mirrors

• number

• doors

• license plate

• bell cord

• and a security hazard such as an

abandoned package or briefcase.

6. Ineligible defects include:

• defects under the bus

• exterior body damage

• paint problems

• wheelchair operations

• kneeling functions

• radios

• fare boxes

• destination signs

• battery compartment

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7. Equipment where multiple defects are possible will be counted only once, i.e., seats, windows, lights.

8. Front and rear windows, headlights, tail lights, brake lights, mirrors, and turn signals will each count as

separate defects.

4.1.2 Time

1. Each operator will be allotted seven (7) minutes to inspect, locate, identify, and legibly record any defects

found.

2. Time warnings will be given to the operator at the two (2) minute, one (1) minute, and 30 second time

marks.

3. Recording defects and securing doors will not be allowed after time has elapsed.

4.1.3 Scoring

1. Five (5) points will be awarded for each of eight (8) planted defects found, and ten (10) points will be

awarded for one (1) planted security challenge for a maximum of fifty (50) points.

2. Points will be awarded only for those recorded defects that were planted by the judges. No points will be

awarded for identification of defects which were not planted.

3. The operator will notify the judge when finished. Once notice is given, the operator may not list

additional defects.

4. The judge will review the list of defects with each operator for clarification.

5. A penalty of one (1) point will be assessed for each instance where the bus is not returned to its original

condition; for example, one (1) point assessed for lights left on, wipers left running, master switch on,

windows open, and escape hatches open, etc. 6. Starting the bus constitutes a safety violation and will result in the operator being disqualified

from this event. The inspection bus will be supplied with necessary electrical power and air pressure.

4.2 Operators’ Obstacle Course

The eleven driving obstacles are worth 50 points each. See Appendix 4 for operators obstacle descriptions. Reckless use of equipment and flagrant disregard for the safety of others may result in immediate disqualification.

4.2.1 Serpentine

1. This problem tests the operator’s ability to negotiate tight turns. The driver enters the course through a

‘gate’ weaves in and out through three (3) cones and exits the course through a ‘gate.’

2. Points will be deducted for:

• touching cones

• shifting into reverse

• not completing course as designed

4.2.2 Offset Street

1. This test requires the operator to drive through two separate narrow lanes that are offset to the right one

full lane’s width from each other.

2. Points will be deducted for:

• touching cones

• shifting into reverse

• not completing course as designed

4.2.3 Rear Duals Clearance

1. This is a judgment problem where the operator must drive through a lane with the right dual tires. The

lane is only slightly wider than the total outside width of a pair of rear duals and is marked with large flat

washers and tennis balls. The lane diminishes in width from the entrance to the exit.

2. Points will be deducted for:

• touching balls

• shifting in reverse

• not completing course as designed

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4.2.4 Right-Hand Turn

1. This problem tests the operator’s ability to negotiate a tight 90° turn. The corner is marked with cones and

the right rear tire of the bus is to pass within six (6) inches of the corner cone.

2. Points will be deducted for:

• touching cones

• shifting into reverse

• excessive right rear tire clearance

• not completing course as designed

4.2.5 First Customer Stop

1. This event simulates a customer stop. The operator should stop the vehicle with the front tires within six

(6) inches of the simulated curb. Rear tires must be within 15 inches of the simulated curb. After stopping

the vehicle, the operator is required to open the door to complete the test. An ADA stop announcement

must be made prior to exiting the passenger stop.

2. Points will be deducted for:

• touching cones

• touching ‘curb’

• front tire measurement over six (6) inches

• rear tire measurement over 15 inches

• shifting into reverse

• not completing the course as designed

4.2.6 Left-Hand Reverse

1. This problem tests the operator’s ability to back the vehicle between two obstacles which requires the

vehicle to back up to the left.

2. Points will be deducted for:

• touching cones

• shifting into reverse after the initial reverse

• rear clearance beyond 36 inches

• not completing the course as designed

4.2.7 Left-Hand Turn

1. This problem tests the operator’s ability to make a tight left turn in a close situation. The contestant is

required to steer the vehicle into a 90° turn without touching any of the cones.

2. Points will be deducted for:

• touching cones

• shifting into reverse

• not completing course as designed

4.2.8 Second Customer Stop

1. This event simulates another customer stop. The operator should stop the vehicle with the front tires

within (six) 6 inches of the simulated curb. Rear tires must be within 15 inches of the simulated curb.

After stopping the vehicle, the operator is required to open the door to complete the test. An ADA stop

announcement must be made prior to exiting the passenger stop.

2. Points will be deducted for:

• touching cones

• touching ‘curb’

• front tire measurement over six (6) inches

• rear tire measurement over 15 inches

• shifting into reverse

• not completing the course as designed

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4.2.9 Right-Hand Reverse

1. This problem tests the operator’s ability to back up the vehicle between two obstacles which requires the

vehicle to back up to the right.

2. Points will be deducted for:

• touching cones

• shifting into reverse after the initial reverse

• rear clearance beyond 36 inches

• not completing the course as designed

4.2.10 Diminishing Clearance

1. This problem tests the operator’s ability to judge the position and speed of his/her vehicle. The contestant

is required to drive through a narrowing, V-shaped channel outlined with barrels. The bus must obtain a

minimum speed of 20 miles per hour within the obstacle.

2. Points will be deducted for:

• touching barrels

• speed below 20 miles per hour

• not completing the course as designed

4.2.11 Judgment Stop

1. This event tests the operator’s ability to judge closing distances between the bus and a small object

directly ahead. A small cone is placed on the final stop. The operator must stop with the front bumper or

bike rack within six (6) inches of the cone.

2. Points will be deducted for:

• touching cone

• excessive total stops

• excessive clearance beyond six (6) inch limit

• not completing the course as designed

4.3 Other scored events

4.3.1 Safety Habits

1. The operator’s safety habits will be reviewed while operating the vehicle.

2. This event category is worth 25 points.

3. Points will be deducted for:

• failure to use proper turn signals

• failure to sound horn before backing up

• failure to use flashers while backing up

• moving vehicle with door open

• poor posture

• poor use of mirrors

• poor use of hands

• poor use of feet

4.3.2 Smoothness of Operation

1. The operator’s ability to deliver a smooth ride will be evaluated during the driving events.

2. This event category is worth 25 points.

3. Points will be deducted for:

• failure to make ADA announcements

• sudden stops

• sudden starts

• abrupt turns

4.3.3 Personal Appearance

1. The operator’s personal appearance will be evaluated for neatness, cleanliness and professionalism. The

contestant must report wearing the uniform appropriate for his/her transit system.

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2. This event category is worth 50 points.

3. Points will be deducted for:

• wrinkled, dirty, incomplete uniform

• unpolished or dirty shoes

• unkempt personal appearance

4. Operators who report wearing shoes with heels that exceed 1½ inches will not be allowed to compete

unless the shoes are changed prior to competing. Shoe heels built up for medical/corrective purposes will

be allowed based on approval by the course judge (chairman or vice chairman).

4.3.4 Total course time

1. Operators are timed for each driving course event. Timing begins when the operator begins the course and

ends with the completion of the judgment stop.

2. Time is stopped for mechanical trouble, any type of course blockage that would impede the operator

progress and where measurements are required for event scoring.

3. One point is deducted for each second over the seven (7) minutes allotted to complete the course.

Maximum deduction is 180 points.

4. A maximum of 10 minutes will be allowed to complete the course. Operators will be required to vacate

the course after 10 minutes.

5. Operator scoring

Operator Score Sheets can be found in Appendix 5.

5.1 Driving Competition

1. The 40+ and 35- competitions are two separate competitions.

2. There will be a first, second and third place award in each competition.

3. There are 700 maximum points for the driving portion of the competition.

4. Fifty (50) points will be deducted for obstacles attempted in the wrong order.

5. Ten (10) points will be deducted for any course marker not associated with an event (obstacle) touched.

6. The full value of the event (obstacle) will be deducted for any event not attempted or completed as

designed.

7. In case of tie, the tie breakers will be as follows

• Lowest time on the course

• Closest measurement to the Judgment Stop cone.

8. Judgment of events (obstacles) will be the responsibility of the Event Judges. All decisions made by

Event Judges are final.

9. Procedural questions must be directed to appropriate On-field Roadeo Officials (Chairman or Vice

Chairman).

10. Contestants are only allowed on the course when competing.

11. Contestants are not permitted to talk to Event Judges at any time during the competition.

12. Roadeo Officials will enforce all Roadeo ‘Rules and Regulations’, Supervise event judges, and provide

on-the-spot procedural decisions. The Chair of the International Bus Roadeo Committee is the Chief

Roadeo Official.

5.2 Pre-Trip Inspection

1. There are a maximum of 50 points for the Pre-Trip Inspection.

2. The highest score for the Pre-Trip Inspection will be recognized by a separate award. If sponsored, the

sponsor may also provide an award to the winner of this event.

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MECHANICS’ ROADEO

1. General information

1. Maintenance teams normally consist of three (3) maintenance employees. Two member maintenance

teams may compete but must compete without concessions.

2. All members of the maintenance team may participate in all events.

3. Contestant teams must arrive at the on-site check in 60 minutes prior to competition time and must arrive

at the maintenance holding area at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled competition time. Teams

arriving late may be disqualified from the competition.

4. Each team member will be supplied with a clipboard, paper, pencil, flashlight, necessary rags, and

compartment door T-key. Each team will be supplied with team numbers and team stickers for each

event.

5. Each team member will be issued safety glasses when they report to on-site check in on competition day.

Safety glasses must be worn at all maintenance events, except the written exam. Failure to wear safety

glasses will be considered a safety violation. Maintenance team members may bring their own safety

glasses which will be subject to examination at on-site check in to ensure they meet safety requirements.

6. Hearing protection will be provided at both engine modules. Failure to wear hearing protection in the

engine modules will be considered to be a safety violation. Maintenance team members may bring their

own hearing protection which will be subject to an examination at on-site check in to ensure they meet

safety requirements.

7. Abbreviations used in the shop or industry are allowed as long as they are understandable to the judges.

8. A general location must be given when identifying multiple equipment defects, i.e., window RR.

9. Teams will incur penalties whenever they use tools/test equipment improperly and/or violate safety rules.

10. When listing defects, write legibly.

11. For events that only allow a limited number of defect listings, team members may, cross out unwanted

listings during the allotted time or they will be counted in the order they are listed.

12. Any Maintenance team member seen at the Roadeo site on Saturday (practice day) may cause their team

to be immediately disqualified.

13. On competition day, contestants may not watch or be in any of the competition areas either before or after

competing.

14. Still photos are allowed during the competition. There will be absolutely no video cameras and/or

videotaping in the maintenance competition area.

15. Maintenance teams must wear proper clothing including closed toe footwear and long pants (no shorts)

for the competition.

2. Competition events

Transit mechanics are required to diagnose and repair complaints of low power, excessive smoke, harsh shifting

and/or other performance related problems. Proper diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques then become

essential in insuring that buses meet the required levels of performance for daily revenue service. This, then,

becomes another means of testing and measuring a team of mechanics' knowledge, skills and abilities.

The Maintenance Competition Events include the following:

1. Written Test

2. Fraser Gauge Vehicle Inspection

3. Allison Transmission/Cummins/EMP Power Train Event

4. AxleTech/Bendix Air Brake System (ABS) Event

5. Cummins/Voith Power Train Event

6. Thermo King HVAC IntelligAIRE Event

7. MCI Multiplex Module

8. Vapor Door Systems Exhibition Event 2013

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2.1 Written Test

1. Description:

• Each maintenance team will jointly take a written test of 50 questions.

• The test will use the ASE format with questions split between general knowledge, engine,

HVAC, brakes, electrical and transmission. 2. Time:

• Team members are allotted 30 minutes to answer all test questions

• Time warnings will be given to the team at two (2) minutes, one (1) minute, and 30 second time

marks; 3. Scoring:

• Each question is worth 2.5 points.

• There is a maximum of one hundred twenty five (125) points. 4. Tie breakers on the written test will be as follows:

• First tie breaker: least amount of time to complete the test

• Second tie breaker: correct answers for four (4) identified questions

2.2 Vehicle Inspection

2.2.1 Defects

1. Fourteen (14) equipment-related defects are planted on or in a bus. These defects would make a bus

operationally unready. Defects are of a type that a mechanic should find during a minor maintenance

inspection.

2. Each team member may list unlimited defects.

3. Identification of defects does not require starting the bus or crawling under the bus.

4. Teams will not be allowed to have a checklist of defects to refer to during the competition.

5. Eligible defects might include broken, loose, bad, missing, or incorrect:

• seats

• all type of lights

• windows

• stanchions

• flooring

• fire extinguisher

• door engines

• wipers

• windshield

• number

• mirrors

• license plate

• doors

• dipsticks

• bell cord

• a security hazard

6. Ineligible defects include:

• defects under the bus

• exterior body damage

• paint problems

• wheelchair operations

• kneeling functions

• radios

• fareboxes

• destination signs

• battery compartment

7. Equipment where multiple defects are possible will be counted only once, i.e., seats, windows, lights.

8. Front and rear windows, headlights, tail lights, brake lights, mirrors, and turn signals will each count as

separate defects.

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2.2.2 Time

1. All members of a team are allotted seven (7) minutes to inspect, locate, identify, and legibly record any

defects found.

2. Time warnings will be given to the team at the two (2) minute, one (1) minute, and 30 second time marks.

3. Recording defects and securing doors will not be allowed after time has elapsed.

2.2.3 Scoring

1. Twenty-five (25) points are awarded for each planted defect found, with a maximum of three hundred and

fifty (350) points.

2. Points will be awarded only for those recorded defects that were planted by the judges. No points will be

awarded for identification of defects which were not planted.

3. The team will notify the judges when they are finished. Once notice is given, the team may not list

additional defects.

4. The judges will review the list of defects with each team for clarification.

5. A penalty of ten (10) points will be assessed for each instance where the bus is not returned to its original

condition; for example, ten (10) points assessed for each compartment door not secured including the

entrance door, lights left on, wipers left running, master switch on, windows open, and escape hatches

open, etc.

6. A penalty of ten (10) points will be assessed for each incident of unsafe practice during the vehicle

inspection.

7. Starting the bus constitutes a safety violation and will result in the team being disqualified from this

event. The inspection bus will be supplied with necessary electrical power and air pressure.

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2.3 Allison Transmission/Cummins/EMP Power Train Event

2.3.1 Description

The Allison Transmission / Cummins / EMP Power Train Module is composed of a Cummins EPA 2010 ISL9

engine combined with an Allison B400R transmission and EMP’s Mini-Hybrid™

system mounted on a portable

frame.

Laptops will be supplied to interface with the Allison DOC® for PC, Cummins INSITE™ and EMPower Con-

nect™ diagnostic software programs. The Power Train Modules feature simulations of typical transit bus vehicle

interfaces.

1. Cummins engine specifications are: Cummins EPA 2010 ISL9

o 540 cubic inch displacement

o 280 hp (209 kW)

o 900 lb-ft (1220 N-m) @ 1300 RPM

o 2200 RPM governed speed

Cummins XPI Fuel System o CM2250 control module

o J1939 CAN interface

o High pressure common rail system

VGT™ Turbocharger

o HE431VE variable geometry turbocharger

Fuel Pro Fuel Filter

o Primary & secondary assembly o Integrated water separator

EcoFit™ Ultra-Low Emission System

o SCR technology & DEF injection

2. Allison transmission specifications are: Allison B400R Bus Series

o 300 hp (224 kW) 925 lb-ft (1254 N-m) rating

o TC418 Torque converter (1.98 stall torque ratio)

o Integral output retarder

Low setting

1100 lb-ft (1490 N-m) 400 hp (298 kW)

o Air-actuated retarder accumulator

o Integral sump cooling

o Allison TransSynd TES295™ synthetic oil

Allison Optimized Smart Controls o Allison 4th Generation controls

o Load-Based Shift Scheduling (LBSS)

o Allison Prognostics

o Reduced Engine Load at Stop (RELS) o Vehicle Acceleration Control (VAC)

o Increased lockup availability

o Retarder enable

o Multi-level retarder apply system

o Secondary shift schedule

o Auxiliary function range inhibit

3. EMP cooling & charging system specifications are: EMP Mini-Hybrid™

Radiator and Charge Air Cooler o Brazed aluminum bar/plate construction

Diagnostic capability

8 EMP FIL-11 24 VDC Pusher fans

Integrated fan controllers + system controller

J1939 CAN Interface for system to vehicle

Fan reversal & diagnostic LED panel

Amperage – 27 amp max @ 24 VDC each fan

Power 450 brushless alternator

o 450 Amp 28 VDC o Air cooled o Turn-on speed – 1250 RPM

o Maximum speed – 6500 RPM

o Maximum ripple voltage – 300 mV

o Weight – 100 lbs. (45.4 kg)

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2.3.2 Defects

1. Seven (7) defects or problems related to transmission, engine and cooling system malfunctions are planted.

One defect will render the engine inoperable. For purposes of the Roadeo, inoperable means that the engine

will not start or when started will not maintain an idle RPM that meets engine manufacturer’s specification.

This is the only defect that must be repaired.

2. A team may attempt to start the engine at any time to check for defects.

3. Types of defects could include:

Improper activation of components

Malfunctioning fuel system

Obstruction with the flow of air, water, exhaust, fuel or oil

Improper fluid levels

Defective sensors, wires and/or connectors

Missing assemblies or parts thereof

Loose or missing caps or covers

4. Defects do NOT include fluid leaks such as oil, water, fuel, etc.

5. The judges will review the list of defects with each team upon completion of time to clarify their list of de-

fects. The team does not have to replant the one (1) repaired defect.

6. Defect determination which normally would require a running engine will not be scored if the engine is not

started.

2.3.3 Time 1. Team members will be allotted ten (10) minutes to inspect, trouble shoot, diagnose, correct, and legibly record the plant-

ed defects.

2. The team is only required to correct that defect which prevents the power train from starting and/or maintaining an idle

RPM that meets engine manufacturer’s specification.

3. Time warnings will be given to the team at the two (2) minute, one (1) minute, and 30 second time marks.

2.3.4 Scoring 1. Fifty (50) points are awarded for each planted defect found, with a maximum of 350 points.

2. Points will be awarded for each defect correctly identified, recorded, and, in the case of that defect which renders the

power train inoperable, corrected. Only those defects planted by the judges will be considered for scoring purposes.

3. Only seven defects are to be listed. If more than seven are listed, only the first seven listed will count for scoring purpos-

es. If more than seven were initially listed, unwanted listings may be crossed out to leave the top choices, but must be

completed prior to time expiration.

4. The team will notify the judges when they are finished. Once notice is given, the team may not list additional defects.

5. The judges will review the list of defects with each team for clarification.

6. A team will be penalized fifty (50) points for not having the power train in operational condition before an engine start is

attempted, i.e., air cleaner removed, fuel lines disconnected etc.

7. The team will be penalized ten (10) points for misuse of any diagnostic/test equipment.

8. The team will be penalized ten (10) points for each safety violation incident.

9. In the event of a tie, the fastest time to correct the defect and start the engine which renders the engine inoperable will

determine the winner.

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2.4 Cummins/Voith Power Train Event

2.4.1 Description

The Cummins/Voith engine transmission module is composed of a Cummins ISL 280 engine combined with a

Voith 864.5 transmission and EMP’s Mini-Hybrid™

system mounted on a moveable frame. The engine is a 2010

EPA Certified Cummins ISL 280 engine, six cylinders displacing 540 cubic inches. It incorporates a CM 2250

Cummins ECM engine control using a J1939 signal for communication to the transmission. The fuel injection

system is the XPI high pressure common rail system incorporated with a primary and secondary fuel filter

assembly with an integrated water separator. The engine also utilizes a Variable Geometry HE431VE

turbocharger which feeds into the Cummins Aftertreatment System that utilizes the latest SCR technology and

DEF injection. The engine is outfitted with a non functional air compressor. The EMP Mini-Hybrid™ cooling

system consists of 8 EMP FIL-11 24VDC pusher fans with integrated controllers which are commanded by the

TMC system controller via EMP-link. Fan reversibility. Brazed aluminum bar/plate radiator and charge air cooler.

It utilizes the J1939 CAN interface for system to vehicle diagnostics. Diagnostic capabilities are available either

through the service tool, EMPower Connect™, or the LED lamp located near the system itself. The P450 is an air

cooled brushless alternator providing up to 450 amps at 28VDC. The transmission is an 864.5 with a 6 button

pushbutton selector and switches to simulate brake stage 1, 2 and 3 to activate the retarder. There are two gauges

mounted on a panel which show main operating pressure and converter pressure. The engine , transmission and

Mini-Hybrid™ utilize the latest diagnostic software, Aladin for Voith , INSITE™ for Cummins and EMPower

Connect™ for EMP.

2.4.2 Defects

1. Seven (7) defects or problems related to engine and transmission malfunctions are planted. One defect

will render the engine inoperable. For purposes of the Roadeo, inoperable means that the engine will not

start or when started will not maintain an idle of 700 rpm.

2. A team may attempt to start the engine at any time to check for defects.

3. Types of defects could include:

• Improper activation of components

• Malfunctioning fuel injector

• Obstruction with the flow of air, water, exhaust, fuel or oil

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• Improper fluid levels

• Defective sensors, wires and/or connectors

• Missing assemblies or parts thereof

4. Defects do NOT include fluid leaks such as oil, water, fuel, etc.

5. The judges will review the list of defects with each team upon completion of time to clarify their list of

defects. The team does not have to replant the one (1) repaired defect."

6. Defect determination which normally would require a running engine will not be scored if the engine is

not started.

2.4.3 Time

1. Team members will be allotted ten (10) minutes to inspect, trouble shoot, diagnose, correct, and legibly

record the planted defects.

2. The team is only required to correct that defect which prevents the power train from starting and/or

maintaining an idle speed of 700 rpm.

3. Time warnings will be given to the team at the two (2) minute, one (1) minute, and 30 second time marks.

2.4.4 Scoring

1. Fifty (50) points are awarded for each planted defect found, with a maximum of 350 points.

2. Points will be awarded for each defect correctly identified, recorded, and, in the case of that defect which

renders the power train inoperable, corrected. Only those defects planted by the judges will be considered

for scoring purposes.

3. Only seven defects are to be listed. If more than seven are listed, only the first seven listed will count for

scoring purposes. If more than seven were initially listed, unwanted listings may be crossed out to leave

the top choices, but must be completed prior to time expiration.

4. The team will notify the judges when they are finished. Once notice is given, the team may not list

additional defects.

5. The judges will review the list of defects with each team for clarification.

6. A team will be penalized fifty (50) points for not having the power train in operational condition before

an engine start is attempted, i.e., air cleaner removed, fuel lines disconnected etc.

7. The team will be penalized ten (10) points for misuse of any diagnostic/test equipment.

8. The team will be penalized ten (10) points for each safety violation incident.

9. In the event of a tie, the fastest time to correct the defect and start the engine which renders the engine

inoperable will determine the winner.

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2.5 AxleTech/Bendix Air Brake System (ABS) Event

The competition will be conducted using a fully functional air brake system with Antilock Brake System (ABS)

components. The components of the system will be functional with the exception of the air compressor.

2.5.1 Description NOTE: The description, drawing and component list contains the most current information and is subject to

change.

The air brake demonstration board represents a current model year 40'-2 axle transit bus equipped with an antilock

brake system. The board is manufactured to current Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121. Air reservoirs

and brake chambers are reduced in size to limit air consumption while maintaining precise control and operation

of system components. The foundation brake system represents an ’S‘ Cam spring braked vehicle. Anti-lock

brake system is a Wabco ’D‘ version 4S/4M 12 volt system controlled by a cab mount electronic control module

with transmission retarder control relay. Brake valves are manufactured by Bendix and are common to most

current transit buses meeting FMVSS 121. All air system components are fully functional with exception of the

air compressor. The air compressor is a cut-away demonstration unit with fully functional unloader valves.

2.5.2 System components

Tu-Flo 700 Air compressor

D-2 Air Governor, cutout set to 125 PSI

AD-9 Air Dryer

Puraguard oil separator mounted after the air dryer

E-6 Brake application valve

R-12DC Service brake relay valve with a crack pressure of 5.5 PSI

R-14 Spring brake relay valve with a crack pressure of 4.0 PSI

QR-1 Front service brake valve

SR-1 Spring brake modulation valve

SL-5 Stop light switches which light the 2 LED stop lights at 5 PSI

LP-3 Low-pressure switches rated at 70 PSI

RV-1 Interlock pressure regulator adjusted to 45 PSI

PR-3 Pressure protection valve mounted on accessory reservoir opens at 80 PSI

PP-1 Control valve with an application pressure of 40 PSI

RD-3 Spring brake emergency release valve

Duplex instrument panel air pressure gauge with green and red needles representing Primary and

Secondary air brake systems.

ST-3 Safety valve, 150 PSI

SC-3 single check valves

DC-4 double check valves

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Wabco open style modulator valves

Haldex automatic slack adjusters

Type-20 front service brake chambers

Type-24 Service/Spring brake chambers

Air Lines are color coded to represent:

Supply air system: Black

Primary brake system: Green

Secondary brake system: Red

Emergency system: Brown

Governor control: Yellow

2.5.3 Defects

Part I – Air Brake System Electrical/Pneumatics Diagnostics

1. The team will be required to use a Digital Volt Ohm Meter (DVOM) to diagnose an electrical component.

The electrical component may include, but is not limited to: electrical relays, sensors, wiring harness, etc.

2. Part I will be timed and will be used as a tie breaker for the event.

Part II – Air Brake System Trouble Shooting

1. The team will be required to inspect, locate, identify, and legibly record, including location, the six (6)

planted defects.

2. Defects will be mechanical in nature, but will not be air line or connection leaks.

3. Identification of defects will not require the system to be repaired, taken apart, or disconnected.

2.5.4 Time

1. Seven (7) minutes will be allotted for this event.

2. Time warnings will be given to the team at the remaining time of two (2) minutes, one (1) minute, and 30

seconds.

2.5.5 Scoring

1. Total Possible Points for this event is 350.

2. Fifty (50) points will be awarded for the successful diagnosis of Part I, Air Brake System

Electrical/Pneumatics Diagnostics.

3. Part II, Air Brake System Trouble Shooting, will be worth 300 points. Fifty (50) points will be awarded

for each of the six (6) planted defects found in the Air Brake System.

4. Points will be given only for those recorded defects that were planted by the judges. No consideration will

be given for listed defects not planted.

5. Only six defects are to be listed. If more than six are listed, only the first six listed will count for scoring

purposes. If more than six were initially listed, unwanted listings may be crossed out to leave the top

choices but must be done prior to time expiration.

6. The team will be penalized ten (10) points for misuse of any diagnostic/test equipment.

7. The team will be penalized ten (10) points for each safety violation incident.

8. The team will be penalized ten (10) points if the ABS board is not returned to its original status, i.e. Air:

on/off, Power: on/off.

9. The team will notify the judges when they are finished. Once notice is given, the team may not list

additional defects.

10. The judges will review the list of defects with each team for clarification.

11. In the event of a tie, the fastest time to diagnose and record the defects in Part I Air Brake System

Electrical/Pneumatics Diagnostics will determine the winner.

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2.6 Thermo King HVAC IntelligAIRE Event

2.6.1 Description

The competition will be conducted on a fully operational bus air conditioning maintenance training simulator.

2.6.2 Components

Thermo King Model T Series rear mount bus air conditioning unit

IntelligAIRE II controls

Thermo King brushless motors

X430 compressor and clutch assembly

Belt driven 150 amp, 27 VDC Battery-less alternator

460VAC/3 phase, 20 horsepower electric motor and batteries

2.6.3 Equipment

The following equipment will be provided for this event:

1. Laptop computer with interface cable

2. Thermo King IntelligAIRE II SMART-Pac™ software to provide diagnostic capabilities

3. Digital Multi-meter with test leads

No other hand tools should be needed for the competition.

2.6.4 Defects

1. One defect will render the air conditioning system inoperable. For purposes of the Roadeo, inoperable

will mean that the 20 horsepower electric motor which is belt driving the compressor/alternator is

running, however, the air conditioning unit does not operate.

2. The team will only have to correct the defect that prevents the air conditioning unit from starting.

3. Defects will be mechanical or electrical in nature, but leakage of refrigerant or oil will not be considered a

defect.

4. Defects will be such that they do not require the A/C system to be repaired or taken apart.

2.6.5 Time

1. The team will be allotted ten (10) minutes to inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and legibly record the

planted defects.

2. Time warnings will be given to the team at the two (2) minute, one (1) minute and 30 second time marks.

2.6.6 Scoring

1. Points for this event total 350.

2. Fifty (50) points are awarded for each of six (6) planted defects found and recorded including one (1)

defect that must be recorded and corrected to enable the air conditioning unit to function.

3. Fifty (50) points will be awarded for recording all logged codes.

4. Points will be given only for those six (6) defects and one logged code that are planted by the judges. No

consideration will be given for listed defects or codes not planted.

5. Only six defects are to be listed. If more than six are listed, only the first six listed will count for scoring

purposes. If more than six were initially listed, unwanted listings may be crossed out to leave the top

choices but must be completed during the competition allowed time.

6. The team will notify the judges when they are finished. Once notice is given, the team may not list

additional defects or make additional corrections to the air-conditioning system.

7. The team will be penalized ten (10) points for not returning the A/C unit simulator to original status when

they are finished.

8. The team will be penalized ten (10) points for misuse of any diagnostic/test equipment or tools.

9. The team will be penalized ten (10) points for each safety violation incident.

10. In the event of a tie, the fastest time to get the compressor running will determine the winner.

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2.7 MCI I/O Controls Module

2.7.1 Description

The competition will be conducted on a operational board using the Dinex I/O T2 Control electrical system. The

board will have multiple electrically related defects.

2.7.2 Components

Two (2) Motor Coach Industries I/O boards similarly equipped with I/O T2 Controls Multiplex Electrical System

will be used for this competition.

2.7.3 Equipment

The following equipment will be provided for this event:

1. Digital Multi-meter with test leads

2. I/O Control ladder logic

3. Hand tools as required

2.7.4 Defects

1. Defects will be electrical in nature.

2. A total of seven (7) defects will be inserted into the I/O electrical board.

2.7.5 Time

1. The team will be allotted seven (7) minutes to inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and legibly record the

planted defects.

2. Time warnings will be given to the team at the two (2) minute, one (1) minute and 30 second time marks.

2.7.6 Scoring

1. Possible points for this event total 350.

2. Fifty (50) points are awarded for each of the seven (7) planted defects found including recording and

defining the cause and symptom of the defect.

3. Points will be given only for those seven (7) defects that were planted by the judges. No consideration

will be given for listed defects not planted.

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4. Only seven defects are to be listed. If more than seven are listed, only the first seven listed will count for

scoring purposes. If more than seven are initially listed, unwanted listings may be crossed out, but must

be completed prior to time expiration.

5. Points will be awarded for each defect correctly identified, and recorded

6. The team will notify the judges when they are finished. Once notice is given, the team may not list

additional defects.

7. The team will be penalized ten (10) points for misuse of any diagnostic/test equipment or tools.

8. The team will be penalized ten (10) points for each safety violation incident.

9. In the event of a tie, the fastest time to complete the event will determine the winner.

2.8 Vapor Door System Event – Exhibition Event 2013

NOTE: As an exhibition event for 2013, the scores for this event WILL NOT count toward your overall mainte-

nance score.

2.8.1 Description

The competition will be conducted on a fully operational, half-height bus door system mockup.

2.8.2 Components

Vapor rear-door, slide-glide door system. Pneumatic actuator baseplate assembly includes a Vapor ActivAir®

door engine, connecting rods, door shaft levers, pressure wave switches, wiring and air hoses. Also included:

two (2), half-height Vapor Ameriview® door panels equipped with Vapor mechanical touch bars and

sensitive leading edges, roller brackets, and door seals; vertical shafts and arms; emergency release

mechanism; and a driver’s door controller handle. An air compressor will provide 90-120psi air supply to the

door system.

2.8.3 Equipment

All necessary tools and equipment required to compete in this event will be provided.

2.8.4 Time

1. The team will be allotted seven (7) minutes to inspect, locate, identify and legibly record the planted

defects.

2. Time warnings will be given to the team at the remaining time of two (2) minutes, one (1) minute, and

thirty (30) seconds.

2.8.5 Defects

The competition will consist of seven (7) planted defects.

1. The defects will be mechanical in nature. The team will not be required to repair the defect. Leakage of

air will not be considered a defect.

2. The team may attempt to open and close the doors multiple times to check for defects.

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2.8.6 Safety

Each team will designate a team member as the “Door Opener”.

1. Door Opener to yell “CLEAR - OPENING” prior to actuating the door control handle. Must hear verbal

acknowledgement from each of the other team members before actuating the door control handle to open

the doors.

2. Door Opener to yell “CLEAR - CLOSING” prior to actuating the door control handle. Must hear verbal

acknowledgement from each of the other team members before actuating the door control handle to close

the doors.

3. A 10 point Safety Violation will be accessed for each instance this procedure is not followed.

2.8.7 Scoring

As an exhibition event for 2013, the scores for this event WILL NOT count toward your overall maintenance

score. Vapor will score the event for evaluation purposes only. The scores will be published.

1. Fifty (50) points are awarded for each planted defect found, with a maximum of three hundred and fifty

(350) points.

2. Only those defects planted by the judges will be considered for scoring purposes. No consideration will

be given for listed defects not planted.

3. Only seven (7) defects are to be listed. If more than seven are listed, only the first seven will count for

scoring purposes. If more than seven were initially listed, unwanted listings may be crossed out to leave

the top choices, but must be completed prior to the time expiration.

4. The team will notify the judges when they are finished. Once notice is given, the team may not delete or

add additional defects.

5. The judges will review the list of defects with each team for clarification.

6. The team will be penalized ten (10) points for each safety violation incident.

7. In the event of a tie, defects will be prioritized based on defect difficulty and ties broken based on the

predetermined list of defects.

3. Maintenance scoring

Maintenance Score Sheets can be found in Appendix 6

Overall maintenance awards

1. There will be a first, second and third place award for the overall maintenance competition. The awards

will be determined by highest point values.

2. In case of a tie for any place, the tie will be settled in the order as follows:

• The highest combined score from the Cummins/Allison and Cummins/Voith Power Train Event

Problems;

• The highest vehicle inspection score;

• The lowest combined time required on the Cummins/Allison and Cummins/Voith Power Train

Event Problems.

3. All decisions of the event judges are final.

Individual maintenance events:

1. The highest scores in each of the maintenance events will be recognized by a separate award.

2. Sponsors of the Maintenance events also provide prizes.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE CHALLENGE

1. Qualifications

1. Qualifying contestants must be bus operators who meet all the qualifying criteria of an operator

competing in the International Bus Roadeo. (See General Information, A & B) 2. Qualified operators need not be competing in the International Bus Roadeo to be eligible to compete in

the Customer Service Challenge. However, those contestants not competing in the driving portion of the

roadeo must inform APTA, that they will compete in the preliminary portion of the Customer Service

Challenge.

NOTE: Operators are not guaranteed a competition position in the final portion of the Customer Service

Challenge. Only a maximum of seven competitors will advance to the final round on Monday. Operators

selected for the final round will be notified via phone call, no later than 2:00 pm Sunday.

2. General information

2.1.1 Preliminary judging – Saturday

1. Interested contestants must participate in a preliminary judging event during the Saturday practice of the

International Bus Roadeo. The preliminary judging will be based on a brief face-to-face interview with a

judging panel.

2. Competing operators may not watch or be in the competition area before or after completing the

preliminary interview.

3. After interviewing all interested contestants, the judging panel will select up to seven contestants from the

preliminary interview process to advance to the Customer Service Challenge finals.

2.1.2 Final judging

1. Operators selected as finalists from the preliminary judging round will participate in the finals of the

Customer Service Challenge on Monday, at 2:15 p.m.

2. Operators must arrive at the Customer Service Challenge check-in at least 60 minutes prior to the event.

Operators arriving late may be disqualified from the competition.

3. Operators are encouraged to wear their uniform.

4. Operators may not watch or be in the competition area before competing.

3. Competition event

3.1 Preliminary judging

1. Operators will meet face-to-face with a panel of judges.

2. A brief interview will be the basis for the preliminary round.

3. Operators will be asked to respond to a series of questions related customer service.

3.1.1 Final judging

1. All operators will be presented with three customer service challenges presented by a ‘passenger(s).’

• All operators will be asked to greet at least one ‘passenger’ as the ‘passenger(s)’ board the vehi-

cle.

• The second challenge will be a scenario to which all operators will respond.*

• The last challenge will be a unique customer service challenge. * Additional scenario elements may be randomly assigned to add reality to the challenge. These scenario

conditions could be complicating factors such as: adverse weather conditions, road construction, etc. These

conditions or elements will be communicated to the audience.

4. Time

4.1 Preliminary judging

1. All interviews will last no longer than ten minutes.

2. Operators will be signaled when time has elapsed.

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4.2 Final judging

1. All operators will have an equal amount of time to complete each challenge. This time will be no more

than 3 minutes.

2. Operators will be signaled when time has elapsed.

5. Scoring

1. Operators will be evaluated on a 1-5 scale. With 1 signifying poor customer service and 5 signifying

outstanding customer service.

2. There will be three judges.

3. The maximum points for this event are 45.

4. Each judge can award a maximum of 15 points, five for each of the three challenges that are presented to

the contestant.

5. The following desirable attributes will be considered by the judges in assigning scores:

• Professionalism

• Eye contact

• Persuasion/Negotiation skills

• Incident management

• Problem solving creativity

• Non-confrontational behaviour 6. Scores from the Customer Service Challenge will NOT be included in the overall scoring for the

International Bus Roadeo Operator or International Grand Champion scoring.

QUESTIONS

Additional information regarding the Roadeo may be found at www.apta.com under the link to the International

Bus Roadeo.

Questions about the International Bus Roadeo should be directed to Saahir Brewington, Staff Advisor to the

APTA International Bus Roadeo Committee, at (202) 496-4834, or e-mail at sbrewington@apta.com

Questions concerning the Customer Service Challenge should be directed to Jack Gonzalez at (202) 496-4824 or

e-mail at jgonzalez@apta.com

Registration questions for the Roadeo should be directed to Anitha Atkins at (202) 496-4839 or email at

aatkins@apta.com

The Roadeo course and problems which are attached as appendices in this Handbook may provide helpful

information and assistance in the organization of your Roadeo.

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HOST INFORMATION

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HOST INFORMATION

2013 APTA INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO

35- COMPETITION BUS

2000 Gillig L/F - 35 FOOT

Unloaded weight 27,100 lbs.

GVWR 39,600 lbs.

GAWR Front 14,600 lbs.

GAWR Rear 25,000 lbs.

Overall Length 35 feet

Turning Radius 38.5 feet

Overall Height 115.7 inches

Overall Width 102 inches

Front Step Height 13.5 inches

Approach/Departure Angle 9 degrees

Engine Detroit 2000 Series 40

Transmission Allison B 400 R

Advertised Horsepower 280 @ 2100 RPM

Peak Torque 660 @ 1600 RPM

Governed speed 2200 RPM

Number of Cylinders 6 CYL

Mirrors B & R 10X13 2-pc mirror

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2013 APTA INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO MAINTENANCE INSPECTION AND PRE-TRIP BUS

40+ COMPETITION BUS:

2010 Gillig Hybrid - 40 FOOT Unloaded weight 28,560 lbs.

GVWR 39,600 lbs.

GAWR Front 14,600 lbs.

GAWR Rear 25,000 lbs.

Overall Length 42 feet

Turning Radius 44.9 feet

Overall Height 131.5 inches

Overall Width 102 inches

Front Step Height 13.5 inches

Approach/Departure Angle 9 degrees

Engine Cummins 2010 ISB 6.7

Transmission Allison Hybrid H 40 EP™

Advertised Horsepower 280 @ 2500 RPM

Peak Torque 900 @ 1300 RPM

Governed speed 2500 RPM

Number of Cylinders 6 CYL

Mirrors B & R – 9X11

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ROADEO SITE LAYOUT

Allison Test Track

Directions to Allison Test Track Roadeo Site from JW Marriott

5100 West 10th Street (entrance on Cossell Road)

South on West Street to I-70 West

West on I-70 to Holt Road

Right on Holt Road to Rockville Road

Left on Michigan (turns into Cossell Road)

Left into Roadeo Course

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APPENDIXES

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APPENDIX 1: SWAP MEET

All Roadeo participants, managers, supervisors, vendors, family and friends are welcome to attend the APTA Bus

Roadeo Swap Meet. The Swap Meet is a place where Roadeo memorabilia, transit related pins, hats, shirts,

patches, and other items are traded, exchanged or distributed.

Attendees are encouraged to bring items for exchange and join the group for a memorable, gala social evening.

However, trading or exchanging memorabilia and other items is not a requirement to participate in the Swap

Meet.

Mailing instructions will be included in the informational packet and posted on the APTA International Bus

Roadeo webpage.

The Swap Meet is held on Sunday night after the Roadeo, unless there is joint Welcome Reception. See Appendix

8, Schedule for Competitors, for location and time.

Notes:

There may be a charge from the hotel to receive/store boxes shipped for the swap meet.

Selling of Roadeo material or swap items is prohibited.

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APPENDIX 2: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

NOTE: Questions and answers are provided to assist Roadeo contestants with familiarization of the Roadeo

competition. On-field officials are responsible for interpretations and decisions during competition.

OPERATOR: 1. Can someone ride with me?

A: Yes. On course orientation day, as long as they are not disruptive. On competition day, no.

2. Are you going to guide me through the course?

A: No. You will be provided with a diagram of the course and it is your responsibility to negotiate the obstacles in

proper order.

3. Do I have to use the horn and turn signals?

A: Yes. If you fail to use your horn and/or signals, you will lose points from the on-board safety judge.

4. Am I allowed to go outside the line of perimeter cones?

A: No. You must stay within the course lines. Each course marker or perimeter cone touched will count as a

penalty.

5. May I take off my jacket when I compete?

A: Yes. Make yourself comfortable after the personal appearance inspection.

6. Can I use the mirrors that I am used to?

A: No. You must use the mirrors provided on the host property buses.

7. Will I be driving the same type of bus that I drive in my system?

A: You will be driving the vehicle provided by the host property for either or 40+' or 35-‘ competition. Vehicle

information is provided in the Host property information appendix.

8. On practice day do I have to wear my uniform?

A: No, but proper footwear is required.

9. Can I go through the course more than once on practice day?

A: No. Time permits only one trip on practice day (10 minute max. time limit).

10. Do I have to be on time for practice and competition?

A: Yes. Everyone is scheduled for a certain time and the schedule must be maintained. You must report to on-site

registration at least 60 minutes prior to competition time and to the starter no later than 30 minutes prior to the

competition time listed in the official schedule.

11. Will there be transportation from the Hotel to the Roadeo site?

A: Yes. Refer to Appendix 8, Roadeo Schedule or APTA website for additional information.

12. Do I have to take a safety quiz?

A: No.

13. Do I go through the defect bus?

A: Yes. The Operator competition includes a scored pre-trip inspection. The Pre-Trip Inspection takes place on

Saturday.

14. Do I get a personal appearance inspection?

A: Yes.

15. May I adjust my mirrors?

A: Yes. You are responsible for adjusting your mirrors.

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16. Do I lose points if I back up?

A: Yes. In all course events except for the first backup in the left and right reverses, you will lose points each time

you reverse.

17. If I hit the same cone twice do I lose double points?

A: No. Once you are charged with hitting a cone you are not charged for it the second time.

18. If I just touch the base of a cone does it count against me?

A: Yes. Hitting or even touching any portion of the cone counts as a hit.

19. Is my manager allowed to walk behind my bus when I am competing?

A: No. Only Roadeo Officials and judges are allowed on the course while competition (or practice) is in progress.

Spectators may watch from the spectator areas.

20. Will I be allowed to walk through the course?

A: No. Familiarize yourself with the course through the materials provided and your practice trip. You may

observe the course from the perimeter on practice day.

21. Does time on the course count?

A: Yes. The course time limit is seven (7) minutes. Points will be deducted for every second over seven (7)

minutes.

22. Does smoothness of operation count?

A: Yes. You will be observed by the On-Board Judge and recorded by the Vigil System.

23. Does speed count?

A: Your speed within the diminishing clearance obstacle must be at least 20 mph (32 kph).

24. Do you award dual prizes for a tie score?

A: No. The contestant with the lowest time through the course wins.

25. How many prizes are awarded?

A: First, Second and Third prizes in the 35-' category, First, Second and Third prizes in the 40-' category.

26. Do I have to wear my badge or name plate?

A: Only if it's part of your uniform.

27. Can I wear sneakers?

A: Wear the same kind of shoes you wear when you are operating in passenger service at your transit system.

28. Will there be refreshments/lunch?

A: Refreshments will be available on competition day.

29. Can I bring my family?

A: Yes. Come and enjoy the festivities and competition. Spectator areas are available for the Operator course.

30. Do I have to come to orientation?

A: No. You are strongly encouraged to come to orientation.

31. Do I have to use a seat belt?

A: Yes. 5 Points will be deducted for failure to use your seat belt.

32. Is the course set up as shown in the APTA handbook?

A: Obstacle configurations are the same, but dimensions and sequence may be different. The course will be set up

on practice day in competition sequence.

33. How is the decision made about which category bus goes first each year?

A: In odd number years 35-' buses go first. In even years 40+' buses go first.

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34. Is the rear cone in the backups fixed or does it vary?

A: The rear cone is fixed.

35. Will there be a bus available for familiarization purposes?

A: Yes. On practice day both 35-' and 40+' buses will be available.

36. Do I only have to call ADA announcements at the passenger stops?

A: Yes. You must call the stop before you start forward movement out of the bus stop.

37. Can I get out of the bus during practice?

A: No.

38. Do I need to use the P.A. (Public Announcement) System to announce ADA Stops?

A: No.

39. On the Right and Left reverses do I start at a 45 degree angle?

A: You can start at whatever angle you prefer.

40. Do the buses have bike racks?

A: Yes, if provided by the host property, the bike racks will remain on the buses.

41. Can I palm the steering wheels on Turns?

A: No.

42. When do I have to turn on the flashers?

A: Before you back your bus at the left and right reverses and any time you back your bus.

43. Do hazard light have to be on in the passenger stop?

A: No. Only turn signals have to be used.

44. Do I practice in the same bus I compete in?

A: Yes. Unless a bus becomes disabled, then all the remaining buses will be mixed up.

45. Do I apply the passenger/parking/emergency brake on passenger stops or reverses?

A: No.

46. Can I shift the bus from drive to reverse without going into neutral?

A: It depends on the bus type used.

47. Do I open the doors at passenger stops?

A: Yes.

48. On the Right and Left Reverses, does the clock stop when I open the doors?

A: You do not open the doors. You will honk your horn when you have completed your backing. The clock will

stop until you start forward movement.

49. Will the time for practice be the same time on competition day?

A: Yes

50. Whenever the bus is disabled, does my time stop?

A: Yes.

51. If the doors are open when you drive off, will points be deducted?

A: Yes. It is a safety issue. Most buses will not let the bus move when the doors are open.

52. On the right and left reverses, do I need to turn on my flashers and honk my horn before backing?

A: Yes. You must use the flashers and horn anytime you back on the course.

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53. Do I need to use my turn signals on free turns?

A: Yes. Any time you move right or left on the course, you must use your turn signals.

54. On my practice day, may my rider open the emergency window to see how close I am?

A: No. The emergency windows are never to be opened while practicing on the course.

55. Will there be judges on board the bus on practice day?

A: No.

56. Will someone ride with me on the practice day to show me the course?

A: No. A course map will be given to you at orientation the night before.

57. Can my support person get out of the bus on practice day?

A: No. They must remain on the bus.

58. When I back into the reverses and stop and then continue backing into the reverses, will I be penalized?

A: No, you will only be penalized if you pull forward and back in a second time.

59. How will the judges know when I have completed my backing into the reverses?

A: You will honk your horn.

60. On Practice Day will I be told how far I am from the curb?

A: Yes.

61. How long may I be on the course on Practice day?

A: 10 minutes. After 10 minutes you will be asked to exit the course.

62. Do I have to compete in my uniform?

A: Yes. If applicable, you may remove your tie and coat to become more comfortable.

63. Do I have to wear my uniform on practice day?

A: No.

Pre-trip inspection 64. Was 2008 the first year that the Pre-Trip event counted towards our score?

A: Yes

65. How early should we check in before our scheduled pre-trip time?

A: Check in at the pre-trip inspection no less than 15 minutes before your assigned time.

66. At the Pre-Trip Inspection, will we get a count down on our time left?

A: Yes. A 2 minute, 1 minute and 30 second warnings will be given.

67. At the Pre-Trip Inspection, can we walk around the bus and then record the defects?

A: Yes, anyway you want to do it is acceptable.

68. Will there be a judge writing down the defects for us as we find them?

A: No, you must write them down yourself in as legible a manner as possible.

69. Wheels are under the bus aren’t they? Then we don’t have to check them?

A: Just don’t crawl under the bus.

70. Will there be a similar bus to check out ahead of time?

A: Yes, there will be a display coach for you to become familiar with.

71. Will the Pre-Trip Inspection be performed on a 35-’ or 40+’ bus?

A: Whichever is available?

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72. Does checking the bus windows mean opening the windows?

A: Do what you would do to check them for defects.

73. Why don’t we have the Pre-Trip on Roadeo competition day before the contestant drive?

A: This has been discussed. There are concerns that scheduling the Pre-Trip prior to driving on competition day

might impact the timing of the driving competition. As we have more experience with the Pre-Trip the Roadeo

committee may decide to change it, but at this time it remains on the practice day.

Mechanics 1. Can my team’s competition be videotaped?

A: There will be absolutely no video cameras or videotaping in the competition area.

2. Can photos be taken of the events?

A: Still photos may be taken but anyone taking photos must not interfere or distract the contestants.

3. What type of ABS system is used in the Roadeo?

A: Wabco 4S/4M

4. How many members can a Maintenance team have?

A: The standard maintenance team is made up of three mechanics. Two person teams may compete but no special

compensation will be made for them.

5. Can all team members participate in each of the Maintenance problems?

A: All members can work on all problems. Each team must decide the best use of team members and not create a

safety issue due to space constraints.

6. Are the Saturday maintenance training sessions mandatory?

A: No. They are not mandatory but strongly encouraged. Teams that attend are brought up to date on the latest

information regarding the maintenance tasks and are provided important information about the competition

modules.

7. Do I have to come to orientation?

A: No. You are encouraged to come to orientation, but it is not mandatory.

8. Why was driving removed from the Maintenance Roadeo?

A: The Roadeo Committee determined that the amount of time to complete the Roadeo was creating a safety and

fairness issue. They also wanted to keep the focus of the Maintenance competition on the primary maintenance

skills.

9. Will the defects be revealed after the event is completed?

A: No.

10. Will there be transportation from the Hotel to the Roadeo site?

A: Yes: Refer to Appendix 8, Roadeo Schedule or www.apta.com website for additional information.

11. Do I get a personal appearance inspection?

A: No. You must wear safe clothing, including proper shoe, ear, and eye protection

12. Can I bring my family?

A: Yes. Come and enjoy the festivities and competition.

13. Are my family, manager, friends allowed with the team while we compete?

A: Maybe. Some years there isn’t room for spectators in the Maintenance events. Your team manager(s) will be

allowed in the area. Note: We cannot hold up the competition waiting for anyone to arrive.

14. Will there be refreshments/lunch?

A: Refreshments will be available on competition day.

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15. Will there be a bus available for familiarization purposes?

A: Yes. Both 35-' and 40+' buses will be available.

16. What time should I arrive to compete?

A: Contestant teams must arrive at the on-site check in 60 minutes prior to competition time and must arrive at the

maintenance holding area at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled competition time. Teams arriving late may

be disqualified from the competition.

17. What if I am late to the competition?

A: Teams who report late to the Maintenance check-in may be disqualified from the competition. Allow enough

time to arrive at the Roadeo site early.

18. Can I go to the Roadeo site prior to the Sunday competition?

A: No. Maintenance team members are not allowed at the Roadeo site prior to the day of competition. Any

violation of this policy may cause your team to be disqualified from competition.

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APPENDIX 3: OPERATORS’ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Both course layouts are typical. The order of the obstacles may vary in the International Bus Roadeo competition.

Bus Operators’ Roadeo Course: 35 ft Bus

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Bus Operators’ Roadeo Course: 40 ft Bus

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APPENDIX 4: OPERATOR’S OBSTICAL DESCRIPTIONS

Serpentine

This obstacle tests a driver’s ability to negotiate tight turns. The driver is required to enter a gate, steer in and out

through three cones, and exit the obstacle through another gate. The bus is not permitted to touch any portion of

any cone.

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Offset Street

In this obstacle, the driver is required to drive through two separate narrow lanes that are offset one full lane’s

width from each other.

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Rear Duals Clearance

This is a judgment obstacle in which the driver must drive through a line with their right dual tires. The lane is

only slightly wider than the total outside width of a pair of rear duals and is marked out with large flat washers

and tennis balls. It is wider at the entrance and narrower at the exit.

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Right Hand Turn

This obstacle tests a driver’s ability to negotiate a right 90 degree turn. The corner is marked with cones and the

rear tire of the bus is to pass within 6 inches of the corner pivot cone.

To measure this, a line should be marked out of 45 degrees from the corner and divided into six inch segments.

The judge has only to see which segment the outside of the tire passes over in order to judge the driver.

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First & Second Customer Stop

In this test the operator is required to stop the bus with the front wheels within 6 inches of the curb and the rear

wheels within 15 inches of the curb.

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Left- and Right-Hand Reverse

This obstacle requires the operator to reverse the bus to the right or left between a set of cones stopping with the

rear bumper within 36 inches of the cone in the rear without touching any of the cones.

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Left Hand Turn

This obstacle tests a driver’s ability to make a tight left turn in a close situation. The driver is required to steer the

bus into a 90 degree turn and not hit any of the cones outlining the obstacle.

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Diminishing Clearance

This is a problem that tests the driver’s ability to judge position and speed of their vehicles. The driver is

required to drive through a narrowing v-shaped channel outlined with barrels, while maintaining

minimum speed of 20 miles per hour.

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Judgment Stop

This problem tests a driver’s ability to judge closing distances between the bus and a small object directly ahead.

A small (18 inch) cone is placed on the finish line, the driver’s final stop. The bus must stop with the front

bumper within 6 inches of the cone.

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APPENDIX 5: OPERATORS’ SCORE SHEETS

1. PRE-TRIP INSPECTION

Operator Number: __________ Bus Number: __________

A. Points Earned

Identify and record eight (8) planted defects (5 points each).

Identify and record one (1) security problem (10 points).

1. Number of planted defects found x 5 =

2. Security problem found (enter 0 or 10)

Total Points Earned A. ___________

B. Penalty Deduct 1 point for each item not returned to original condition.

(examples: compartment doors, lights, windows, etc.)

1. Number of items not returned to original condition

x 1

Total Points Deducted B. ___________

TOTAL POINTS EARNED (A-B) (Maximum Possible 50 points)

Judge’s Signature:_____________________

Judge’s Signature: _____________________

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2. SERPENTINE

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3. OFFSET STREET

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4. REAR DUALS CLEARANCE

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5. RIGHT HAND TURN

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6. FIRST CUSTOMER STOP

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7. LEFT HAND REVERSE

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8. LEFT HAND TURN

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9. SECOND CUSTOMER STOP

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10. RIGHT HAND REVERSE

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11. DIMINISHING CLEARANCE

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12. JUDGMENT STOP

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13. SAFETY HABITS

Contestant’s Number _____________ Bus Number ______________

A. Total Points Possible A: 25

B. Deductions

1. Deduct 1 point for each instance of x 1 =

failing to use proper turn signals

2. Deduct 3 points for each instance of x 3 =

failing to sound the horn before backing up

3. Deduct 3 points for each instance of x 3 =

failing to use flashers while backing up

4. Deduct 3 points for each instance of x 3 =

moving bus with door opened

5. Deduct 5 points for failing to use seat belt x 5 =

6. Deduct 2 points if the Operator exhibits poor:

a. Posture Enter 0 or 2

b. Use of mirrors Enter 0 or 2

c. Use of hands Enter 0 or 2

d. Use of feet Enter 0 or 2

Total Points Deducted (Add 1 - 6) B: (maximum penalty points – 25)

TOTAL POINTS AWARDED (A– B) (maximum 25 points)

Judge’s Signature

Judge’s Signature

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14. SMOOTHNESS OF OPERATION

Contestant’s Number Bus Number

Evaluate each contestant on his/her ability to deliver a smooth ride. The following criterion is to be em-

ployed in making each evaluation:

A. Total Points Possible A: 25

B. Penalties:

Deduct 10 points for each A.D.A. announcement not made.

Deduct one point for each occurrence of sudden stops, sudden starts and abrupt turns.

1. A.D.A. Announcements x 10 =

2. Sudden Stops x 1 =

3. Sudden Starts x 1 =

4. Abrupt turns x 1 =

TOTAL POINTS DEDUCTED (Add 1 - 4) B: (maximum penalty points – 25)

TOTAL POINTS AWARDED (A-B)

(maximum 25 points)

Judge’s Signature ________________________________

Judge’s Signature ________________________________

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15. PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Contestant’s Number _______________ Bus Number ________________

A. Total Points Possible A: 50

B. Deductions:

Deduct 10 points for each instance of poor personal appearance

(examples: wrinkled uniform, unkempt personal appearance, unpolished or dirty shoes)

Number of Deductions Noted: x 10 =

(maximum of 5 deductions) B:

Explanation of Deductions Noted:

TOTAL POINTS AWARDED (A-B) (maximum 50 points)

Judge’s Signature ___________________________

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16. TIMEKEEPER’S RECORD

Contestant’s Number _____________ Bus Number _______________

NOTE: Time stops for mechanical trouble and at each course problem where measurements are

taken. Time stops at the completion of the judgment stop.

A. Elapsed Time: _____ minutes _____ seconds

B. Penalty of one point per second over seven minutes. (Maximum penalty of 180 points)

POINTS PENALIZED

TIMEKEEPER’S SIGNATURE ___________________________

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SCORE SHEET SUMMARY

Contestant’s Number ______________ Bus Number ________________

EVENT POINTS POSSIBLE POINTS EARNED

1. Pre-Trip Inspection 50

2. Serpentine 50

3. Offset Street 50

4. Rear Duals Clearance 50

5. Right Hand Turn 50

6 1st Customer Stop 50

7. Left Hand Reverse 50

8. Left Hand Turn 50

9. 2nd

Customer Stop 50

10. Right Hand Reverse 50

11. Diminishing Clearance 50

12. Judgment Stop 50

13. Safety Habits 25

14. Smoothness of Operations /A.D.A 25

15. Personal Appearance 50

TOTAL 700

OPERATORS SUB-TOTAL

16. Timekeeper’s Record

A: Elapsed Time: _____ Minutes ________ Seconds

B: Overtime Penalty (Deduct 1 point for each second over 7 minutes

not to exceed maximum penalty of 180 points)

OPERATOR GRAND TOTAL

Recorder’s Signature: 1

st Tally ________ Recheck ________ Date________/_________/________

Recorder’s Signature: 1st Tally ________ Recheck ________ Date_________/________/________

Recorder’s Signature: 1st Tally ________ Recheck ________ Date_________/_________/_______

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APPENDIX 6: MECHANICS’ SCORE SHEETS

1. WRITTEN TEST

Team ID

1) A B C D

2) A B C D

3) A B C D

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Number Correct x 2.5 =

TOTAL POINTS EARNED (maximum 125 points)

Tie Breaker: Time To Complete : (min:sec)

Judge’s Signature Judge’s Signature

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2. FRASER GAUGE VEHICLE INSPECTION

Team ID

A. Points Earned

Identify and record 14 Planted defects worth 25 points each.

1. Number of planted defects found _______ x 25 =

TOTAL POINT EARNED A.

B. Penalties

Deduct 10 points for each item not returned to original condition.

(examples: compartment door, lights, windows, etc.)

Deduct 10 points for unsafe inspection practices.

(examples: crawling under the bus)

1. Number of items not returned to original condition

X 10 =

2. Unsafe practices during inspection X 10 =

TOTAL PENALTY POINTS B.

TOTAL POINTS EARNED (A - B) (maximum 350 points)

ATTEMPT TO START THE VEHICLE- DISQUALIFIED (check if applicable)

Judge’s Signature ____________________________

Judge’s Signature ____________________________

Place Team Sticker Here

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3. ALLISON/CUMMINS POWER TRAIN EVENT

Team ID

A. Points Earned

Identify and record 6 planted defects (50 points each).

Identify, record, and correct defect which renders the power train inoperable (50 points).

1. Number of planted defects found _______ x 50 each =

2. Disabling defect found and corrected (enter 0 or 50)

Total Points Earned A.

B. Penalties

1. Engine not returned to original status (enter 0 or 50) = (excluding disabling defect)

2. Improper use of tools/test equipment (enter 0 or 10) =

3. Safety violation(s) (ten points each) __ __ x 10 =

Total Penalty Points B.

TOTAL POINTS EARNED (A - B)

(maximum 350 points)

C. Tie Breaker

1. Time to Correct Disabling Defect : (min:sec)

Judge’s Signature ___________________________

Judge’s Signature __________________________

Place Team Sticker Here

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4. CUMMINS/VOITH POWER TRAIN EVENT

Team ID

A. Points Earned

Identify and record 6 planted defects (50 points each).

Identify, record, and correct defect which renders the power train inoperable (50 points).

1. Number of planted defects found _______ x 50 each =

2. Disabling defect found and corrected (enter 0 or 50)

Total Points Earned A.

B. Penalties

2. Engine not left in proper working order (enter 0 or 50) = (excluding planted defects) (or returned to original status)

3. Improper use of tools/test equipment (enter 0 or 10) =

4. Safety violation(s) (ten points each ) ___ _ x 10 =

Total Penalty Points B.

TOTAL POINTS EARNED (A - B)

(maximum 350 points)

C. Tie Breaker

1. Time to Correct Disabling Defect : (min:sec)

Judge’s Signature

Judge’s Signature

Place Team Sticker Here

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5. AXLE TECH/BENDIX AIR BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) EVENT

Team ID

A. Points Earned

Diagnosis planted electrical defect (50 points)

Identify and record 6 planted Air Brake System defects (50 points each)

1. Correct diagnosis of electrical planted defect

(enter 0 or 50 points)

2. Number of Air Brake System defects found

_________ X 50 each =

Total Points Earned A.

B. Penalty

1. Air Brake System not returned to original status

(excluding planted defects)

(enter 0 or 10) =

2. Improper use of tools/test equipment (enter 0 or 10) =

3. Safety Violation(s)(ten points each) x 10 = ____________

Total Penalty Points B.

TOTAL POINTS EARNED (A-B)

(Maximum 350 Points)

C. Tie Breaker

1. Elapsed Time for ABS Defect Portion : (min:sec)

Judge’s Signature

Judge’s Signature

Place Team Sticker Here

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6. THERMO KING HVAC INTELLIGAIRE EVENT

Team ID

A. Points Earned

Identify, record and correct one disabling defect (50 points)

Identify and record five (5) other defects (50 points each)

Record and identify all logged alarm code(s) (50 points)

1. Disabling defect found and corrected (enter 0 or 50)

2. Number of planted defects found __________ x 50 each =

3. Record and identify all logged alarm code(s) (enter 0 or 50)

Total Points Earned A.

B. Penalty

1. A/C unit & simulator not returned to original status

(excluding planted defects)(enter 0 or 10)

2. Improper use of tools/test equipment (enter 0 or 10)

3. Safety violation(s) (ten points each) x 10) =

Total Penalty Points B.

TOTAL POINTS EARNED (A - B) (maximum 350 points)

C. Tie Breaker

1. Elapsed Time for HVAC event: : (min:sec)

Judge’s Signature

Judge’s Signature

Place Team Sticker Here

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7. MCI MULTIPLEX EVENT

Team ID

A. Points Earned

Identify and record seven planted multiplex defects (50 points each).

1. Number of planted defects found ___________ x 50 each

Total Defect Points A.

B. Penalty

1. Multiplex board not returned to original status

(excluding planted defects) (enter 0 or 10) =

2. Improper use of tools/test equipment (enter 0 or 10) = ____________

3. Safety violation(s) (ten points each) x 10) = _____________

Total Penalty Points B.

TOTAL POINTS EARNED (A – B)

C. Tie Breaker 1. Elapsed Time for Complete Event:

Judge’s Signature

Judge’s Signature

Place Team Sticker Here

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MECHANICS SCORE SHEET SUMMARY

Team ID

Maintenance Tests Base Score Points Earned

1. Written Test 125

2. Fraser Gauge Vehicle Inspection 350

3. Cummins/Allison Power Train Event 350

4. Cummins/Voith Power Train Event 350

5. AxleTech/Bendix

Air Brake System (ABS) Event 350

6. Thermo King HVAC Event 350

7. MCI Multiplex Event 350

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 2,225

Mechanic Grand Total

Recorder’s Signature: 1

st Tally ________ Recheck ________ Date________/_________/________

Recorder’s Signature: 1st Tally ________ Recheck ________ Date_________/________/________

Recorder’s Signature: 1st Tally ________ Recheck ________ Date_________/_________/_______

Place Team Sticker Here

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APPENDIX 7: CUSTOMER SERVICE SCORE SHEET

CUSTOMER SERVICE CHALLENGE

Operator Number: ________________ Judge Number:___________________

Score Passenger #1………………………Points earned ________ (5 Max)

Passenger #2………………………Points earned________ (5 Max)

Passenger #3………………………Points earned________ (5 Max)

TOTAL POINTS EARNED

(Max 15 points)

Judge’s Signature: _____________________________________

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APPENDIX 8: APTA INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO SCHEDULE

AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION 2013 INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO

HOSTED BY IndyGo

Host Hotel:

JW Marriott Indianapolis

10 S West Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Roadeo Site:

Allison Transmission Test Track

5100 West 10th Street (entrance on Cossell Road)

COMMITTEE & CONTESTANT SCHEDULE

Wednesday, May 1

Committee Members begin arriving

Thursday, May 2

Bus Roadeo Committee Course Set-Up 8:00 am – Until

Roadeo Registration 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Friday, May 3

Bus Roadeo Committee Driving Course & Maintenance Set-Up 8:00 am – Until

Roadeo Registration 1:00 – 7:00 pm

International Bus Roadeo Committee Meeting 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Operators’ Orientation 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Mechanics’ Orientation 7:30- 8:30 pm

Saturday, May 4

Roadeo Registration 7:00 – 9:00 am

Operators Driving Course Practice, and Pre-Trip Competition 8:00 am – Until

Mechanics Written Test 8:00 – 8:45 am

Mechanics Training 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Allison/Cummins, Bendix/Truck Trailer Transit, Cummins/Voith,

MCI Multiplex, Thermo King, Vapor

Sunday, May 5

Bus Roadeo Committee & Judges Onsite 7:00 am - Until

International Bus Roadeo Competition 8:00 am – Until

International Bus Roadeo Swap Meet 7:00 pm - Until

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Monday, May 6

Vapor Bus Door Systems

Mechanic Workshop 8:30 – 10:30 am

Operator Fatigue Awareness

Operator Workshop 8:30-10:30 am

Pedestrian Awareness

Bus Display & Lunch 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Customer Service Challenge 2:15-3:45 pm

MCI Smart-Wave Demo

Mechanic Workshop 2:15-4:15 pm

Operator Fatigue Awareness

Operator Workshop 2:15-4:15 pm

Tuesday May 7

ThermoKing HVAC

Mechanic Workshop 8:30 – 10:30 am

Operator Assault Prevention

Workshop 8:30-10:30 am

Product Showcase & Lunch 10:30 am – 2:00pm

International Bus Roadeo Grand Awards Banquet 7:00 – 9:30 pm

Wednesday May 8

International Bus Roadeo Committee De-Briefing Meeting 8:00 -9:30 am

** Roadeo committee, competitors and supervisors are welcome at all conference activities. These highlighted sessions are

formatted for Roadeo participants. More information can be found in the Bus & Paratransit conference program.

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